preform

[ verb pree-fawrm; noun pree-fawrm ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to form beforehand.

  2. to determine or decide beforehand: to preform an opinion.

  1. to shape or fashion beforehand: to preform a mold.

noun
  1. any of various uncompleted objects of manufacture after preliminary shaping.

Origin of preform

1
From the Latin word praefōrmāre, dating back to 1595–1605. See pre-, form

Other words from preform

  • non·pre·formed, adjective

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